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Dog Behaviour Problems - Expert Help from Clinical Animal Behaviourists
Get support from our expert dog behaviourists and dog trainers.
Dog behaviour problems can be stressful and overwhelming for both you and your dog, often affecting daily routines, relationships, and overall well-being. But you don't have to face this alone.
At Second Nature Behaviour, our experienced dog behaviourists support owners with dog behaviour problems such as aggression and separation anxiety, helping you understand the underlying causes and guiding you towards practical, compassionate solutions that support long-term change.
Our canine behaviourists and dog trainers cover the West Midlands to provide in-person support, including Staffordshire, Birmingham, Stoke-on-Trent, Warwickshire, Shropshire, Worcestershire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and South Derbyshire. Get in touch today.
Why Choose Us to Support With Dog Behaviour Problems?
At Second Nature, we understand how worrying, frustrating, and sometimes isolating it can feel when your dog is struggling with behaviour problems. You’re not just looking for answers – you want to feel heard, supported, and confident that your dog is in safe, experienced hands. That’s exactly what we aim to provide.
Support for a variety of dog behaviour problems:
We offer dog behaviour consultations for a wide range of dog behaviour issues, from everyday training challenges through to more complex and serious behavioural concerns. Our experienced dog behaviourists regularly support dogs with reactivity to other dogs on walks, nervousness, fears and phobias, and separation-related problems. We also help with common dog training problems such as pulling on the lead, poor recall, and jumping up at people. Every dog and every family is different, so our approach is always tailored to you and your dog’s individual needs.
Qualified behaviourists:
All of our behaviourists are accredited Clinical Animal Behaviourists (CABs) or Certificated Clinical Animal Behaviourists (CCABs). This means they have undergone rigorous assessment and have demonstrated the education, knowledge, and hands-on experience required to work ethically and effectively with behaviour cases. You can feel reassured that you are working with qualified professionals who prioritise both your dog’s welfare and your safety.
Accreditation:
Because we are accredited and members of professional organisations such as the Fellowship of Animal Behaviour Clinicians (FABC), and registered with the Animal Behaviour & Training Council (ABTC), many clients are able to claim our fees through their pet insurance, or arrange for their insurer to pay us directly.
In-person support:
We also believe that meaningful change happens through real-world support. That’s why our dog behaviour consultation packages include in-person visits, either in your home for the consultations or out on a walk during a follow-up session. You’ll receive a clear, practical behaviour modification plan, along with a dog training manual and supportive information sheets, so you’re never left wondering what to do next.
Vet-led team:
Finally, we are a vet-led team. Our dog behaviourists work under the guidance of veterinary behaviourists, ensuring that your dog’s physical and emotional health are always considered together. If medical factors may be influencing your dog’s behaviour, our veterinary behaviourists can review your dog’s case and liaise directly with your own vet, giving you truly joined-up, compassionate care.
At Second Nature, we don’t just work with dogs – we support the people who care about them too.
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Common Dog Behaviour Problems We Support With
Aggression to other household dogs
Chasing traffic or other animals
Aggression to humans
Reactive to other dogs on walks
Separation anxiety problems
Fear & anxiety problems
Repetitive compulsive behaviours
Dog Training Issues
Home Visit Dog Behaviour Consultations
Our most popular option is to have a home visit consultation on referral from a veterinary surgeon. You receive a dog training manual and a tailor-made treatment plan, followed by further visits where necessary. At least 6 weeks of remote follow-up support is included.
Prices for our home visit dog behaviour consultations are dependent upon how far you are away from us and who you would like to lead your consultation. You could alternatively come to one of our regional or virtual behaviour clinics with your dog, which is a more affordable, but not as thorough an option. You can book an appointment through our website or contact us if you have further questions.
Get expert help from one of our canine behaviourists.
Or, fancy a 50% discount?
Book a supervised consult to allow a budding behaviourist to lead your consultation under the watchful eye of one of our behaviourists.
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Meet Your Dog Behaviourists & Dog Trainers
Our dog trainers and behaviourists help owners with dog behaviour problems across the West Midlands, including Staffordshire, Shropshire, Birmingham and Coventry.
Vet Behaviourist
Hannah is a Veterinary Surgeon who graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2008 and has worked in companion animal general practice ever since. She works part-time at a veterinary surgery in Stourbridge. She has a General Practitioner certificate in Small Animal Medicine and a postgraduate diploma in companion animal behaviour.
Hannah is passionate about improving pets’ mental health, as well as their physical health, and is particularly interested in the effect of medical conditions on behaviour. She is an active Candidate Member of the Fellowship of Animal Behaviour Clinicians. When she is not helping other people with their pets, she is looking after her own dog, “Noodle”.
Canine Behaviourist
Zoe has a doctorate in animal cognition and behaviour, and she is one of the few independently accredited clinical dog behaviourists in the UK (CCAB). She is also a Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society, registered with ABTC, and certified by IAABC as a dog behaviour consultant. Zoe is a proud committee member of FAB Clinicians.
Since starting practice in 2012, she has helped hundreds of dogs and their caregivers better understand each other. Zoe also mentors budding dog behaviourists.
Canine Behaviourist
Megan graduated from Harper Adams University with a first class BSc (Hons) degree in Animal Behaviour and Welfare, then grew her busy clinical canine behaviour practice. She has many years of experience and is an independently accredited Certificated Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CCAB).
Megan is an active member of various organisations, including FAB Clinicians, APBC and PACT. Last but not least Megan is registered as a CAB and ATI with the ABTC.
Canine Behaviourist
Keely is an independently accredited clinical canine behaviourist (CCAB) and has over 15 years’ experience working with dogs of all breeds and backgrounds. She works part-time for a national dog welfare charity. mentors budding canine trainers.
Keely primarily trains dogs (and their owners!) in Shropshire and the West Midlands. She loves to see the human-canine bond grow. Last but not least, Keely mentors budding dog trainers throughout the region.
What our clients say about our dog behaviour and training services
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